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Albany Pride are launching their 2026 festival at the Premier Hotel on Friday night.

Gig GuideWhat’s on in Albany and the Great Southern this week

From launching the 2026 Albany Pride festival to having your say about the demersal fishing ban, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern

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Now You See Me Live stars Andrew Basso, Matthew Pomeory, Gabriella Lester and Pablo Canovas. Right, Basso's water torture cell escape.

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Now You See Me Live captivates Perth with unbelievable magic

Prepare to be thrown into the world of the 2013 movie Now You See Me, full of trickery and magic, with the live show inspired by the Hollywood hit.

Kellie Balaam

While many have tried to emulate his style or sound, no one does it quite like David Byrne, says Jay Hanna.

Concert review PremiumDavid Byrne proves he’s the ultimate musical innovator

‘While many have tried to emulate his style or sound, no one does it quite like David Byrne.’

Jay Hanna

Jennifer Grey, seen here with Patrick Swayze, says she's excited about a sequel to Dirty Dancing. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentDirty Dancing movie sequel plans moving forward

The movie sequel to Dirty Dancing is making progress after producers were appointed, and production is set to begin later this year.

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Leonardo DiCaprio plays a washed-up revolutionary in One Battle After Another. (AP PHOTO)

Entertainment'One Battle After Another' leads BAFTA nominations

The BAFTA Film Awards will be handed out at a ​ceremony in London next month, with One Battle After Another and Sinners leading the nominations.

Marie-Louise Gumuchian

KPop Demon Hunters star Audrey Nuna is set to perform exclusively at the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 in Perth.

WA NEWSCommentsKPop Demon Hunters star to perform exclusive Perth show

The one-off show will kick-off a celebration of sport, music and culture in WA.

Zach Margolius

Pauline Hanson and Holly Vance have topped the charts.

Federal PoliticsCommentsValance’s one-word reaction as Hanson’s song hits No.1

Pauline Hanson and former Neighbours stat Holly Valance have a No. 1 song on their hands, with the now far-right personality speaking out about her latest chart topper.

Max Corstorphan and Kimberley Braddish

Reggae drummer Sly Dunbar has died at the age of 73. (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumLegendary reggae drummer Sly Dunbar dies at 73

The music industry is paying tribute to two-time Grammy Award-winning reggae drummer Sly Dunbar, who has died at the age of 73.

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Ye has attributed his anti-Semitic remarks to a brain injury and ?untreated bipolar disorder. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentYe - formerly Kanye - apologises for anti-Semitic rants

Days before the release of his new album the US rapper Ye - who was formerly ‍known as Kanye West - has apologised for his long history of anti-Semitic rants.

Danielle Broadway

Kanye West has taken out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal to apologise for his antisemitic outbursts.

EntertainmentComments‘Mortified’: Kanye West apologises for antisemitic outbursts

Following years of antisemitic outbursts, Kanye West has issued a lengthy apology, revealing how his Bipolar Disorder caused him to lose touch with reality.

Amy Lee

Dave Grohl has revealed a new Foo Fighters album may be released within the next 12 months. (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumGrohl drops major news at Foo Fighters' Aussie concert

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has suggested the band will be making a return to the charts shortly with their first new studio album since 2023.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: David Beckham, Victoria Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham attend GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2019 in association with HUGO BOSS at Tate Modern on September 03, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Hugo Boss)

arts, culture and entertainmentComments‘I love you’: Posh’s personal posts after Brooklyn blast

Posh Spice has shared her first personal post on social media after her son, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, went public with damning statements about his relationship with his parents.

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The Spice Girls shot to fame with their debut single Wannabe in 1996. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentFormer bandmates meet up as Baby Spice turns 50

Posh Spice has joined her with former band members to celebrate Emma Bunton's 50th birthday.

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Annastacia Palaszczuk was also honoured for her public service after years in Queensland politics. Supplied via NewsWire

breakingTouching honour days after star’s death

An iconic Australian musician has been awarded one of the nation’s top honours just days after his tragic death.

Kathy McCabe, Clareese Packer, Tyler Lewis, Steve Zemek, Cameron Micallef

Paul "Sheepdog" Kitching at his exhibition at the Albany Hotel.

Sheepdog trialsPremiumWhat’s in a name? Just your imagination says artist Sheepdog

He’s a man of many talents and a familiar face around Albany as an artist, glass engraver and tattooist.

Claire Middleton

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NewsAustralian of the Year 2026 named

The first astronaut to qualify under the Aussie flag has clinched a major honour, revealing details about the moving moment she donned the iconic blue space suit.

Ria Pandey, Phoebe Griffiths

Record label executives say Violet Grohl "represents the next generation of artists". (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumDave Grohl's teenage daughter signs record deal

Violet Grohl, the 19-year-old daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, has signed a deal with Republic Records.

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Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha in Bridgerton.

TV TravelPremiumBridgerton activations coming to Aus

If you are one of Lady Whistledown’s “dearest gentle readers” ardently anticipating the forthcoming release of Bridgerton season four — this news is for you. 

Megan French

The cuddly black-and-white bears have been part of China's "panda diplomacy" program. (EPA PHOTO)

EntertainmentJapanese sad as last two pandas leave for China

Japanese panda fans are bidding a sad farewell to beloved twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei as ties become increasingly strained between Tokyo and Beijing.

MARI YAMAGUCHI and AYAKA MCGILL

David and Victoria Beckham have publicly reflected on happier times with their son Brooklyn Beckham.

CelebrityCommentsBeckhams reflect on ‘great memories’ with Brooklyn

David and Victoria Beckham have publicly reflected on happier times with their son Brooklyn Beckham.

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Screenings at this year's Sundance Film Festival were preceded by a video tribute to Robert Redford. (AP PHOTO)

MoviesPremiumRedford remembered for mentorship at Sundance

Robert Redford's legacy has been honoured at the Sundance Film Festival he established to nurture and mentor young filmmakers and actors.

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The navy wide-brimmed hat she wore on Inauguration Day prompted headlines at the time. (EPA PHOTO)

MoviesPremiumMelania the movie to premiere at Trump-Kennedy Center

A documentary film will offer rare behind-the-scenes look at Melania Trump, who has kept a low public profile during her husband's second term.

Bo Erickson

Kyle Sandilands.

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The one celeb who made Kyle Sandilands nervous

If Kyle Sandilands is not the single most controversial broadcaster working in Australia today, he’s certainly the richest.

Zach Margolius

Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! is streaming now on Max.

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Mel Brooks is still making us laugh at 99

This week Screen Queen Clare Rigden is reminiscing about that time she met Mel Brooks, excited to see the new Bridgerton, catching up on Shrinking and peeping Jeremy Allen White in his Springsteen biopic.

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